New Mexico Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Sweeping Ban On Semi-Automatics

A sweeping New Mexico bill banning so-called assault weapons and standard-capacity magazines stalled in the state House after clearing the Senate. The post New Mexico Legislature Adjourns Without Passing Sweeping Ban On Semi-Automatics appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut

Gun Owners Fight Back as New Mexico Gun Ban Falters

The New Mexico gun ban, SB17 is facing stiff opposition from Second Amendment supporters in the House Judiciary Committee. It is vulnerable. The New Mexico legislative session ends today.

By Dean Weingarten

Virginia Backs Away From Punishing Tax On Suppressors

It is shaping up to be a battleground year between firearms-restricting legislators and shooters who just want to do their thing without being hassled by The Man. Already, we’ve seen restrictive laws passed against semi-auto firearms in New Mexico, and similar laws in Virginia as well . But...

By Zac K

CCRKBA Targets New Mexico AWB Proposal

New Mexico’s Senate approved SB 17, targeting common semi-automatic firearms and standard-capacity magazines. CCRKBA warns the measure burdens retailers and lawful gun owners without reducing crime. The post CCRKBA Targets New Mexico AWB Proposal appeared first on The Truth About Guns.

By Mark Chesnut

From East To West, States Double Down On Gun Restrictions In 2026

We are only a few weeks into 2026, and it looks like this year might see quite a few battles between pro-firearms activists and anti-gun legislators across the U.S.; we’ve already seen several states introduce highly restrictive legislation, and there might be more to come. Below, see a lis...

By Zac K

New Mexico: Senate Passes Sweeping Ban On Many Semi-Automatic Firearms, Magazines

New Mexico lawmakers just approved one of the broadest semi-auto gun bans in the country, targeting rifles, handguns, magazines, and dealers—while openly acknowledging the law won’t survive constitutional scrutiny. The post New Mexico: Senate Passes Sweeping Ban On Many Semi-Automatic Firearm...

By Mark Chesnut

New Mexico Lawmakers Consider Bans On Semi-Auto Rifles And More

Despite some major wins by the 2A crowd in the past few years (including constitutional carry across a broadening swath of the U.S.A.), anti-firearm activists are not giving up easily. The new battleground appears to be the state of New Mexico, where lawmakers are considering a wide range of fire...

By Zac K
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